STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Star Academy (PS 63), located on East 3rd Street in the East Village of Manhattan, is a public elementary school known for its commitment to a progressive, student-centered approach to learning. The school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community, often focusing on social-emotional development alongside rigorous academic standards. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative projects, Star Academy aims to cultivate both critical thinking skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility in its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for integrating the arts and hands-on learning experiences into the daily classroom environment. It maintains an active partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, viewing the community as an extension of the classroom. With a mission rooted in equity and accessibility, PS 63 strives to create a nurturing academic home that prepares children not only for middle school success but also for active, thoughtful participation in their broader community.

178

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	116
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
116 (65.2 %)
Black
30 (16.9 %)
White
19 (10.7 %)
Two or More
7 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
Phone:	(212)674-3180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26